OEM 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Steering Shaft

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Steering Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the steering shaft, lower bearing, and jacket on 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: Begin the steering shaft lower bearing and jacket replacement by removing the ignition lock cylinder case and tilt spring assembly and automatic transmission shift lock control. The automatic transmission shift lock control needs prying from the steering column jacket assembly before removing the linear shift assembly by taking out its three flat-head 6-lobed socket tapping screws. The steering shaft requires removal of steering shaft seal then sensor retainer and lower spring retainer followed by the lower bearing spring and lower bearing seat and adapter and bearing assembly. The lower spring retainer requires disposal. Pivot Pin Remover model J 21854-01 helps extract the two pivot pins located in the steering column support assembly. To ensure correct reassembly of components follow marking processes on the race and upper shaft assembly as well as the lower shaft assembly. Remove the steering shaft assembly from the steering column tilt head assembly at this time. After rotating the race and upper shaft assembly 90 degrees to separate it from the lower shaft assembly you should throw away the existing centering sphere and spring if they still remain in place. Insert the race and upper shaft assembly into J 41688 Centering Sphere Installer Tool. Rotate the driver 90 degrees counterclockwise to release the centering sphere before extracting the shaft preload spring and centering sphere from the tool. Wrench loose and dispose of the four TORX screws which hold the support assembly of the steering column. After separating the steering column support assembly from the steering column jacket assembly, inspect the steering column for accident-related damage. The new steering column support assembly should be installed into the steering column jacket assembly after three times staking and then four new TORX screws should be installed before tightening them to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.). Lubricate the centering sphere with GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516) then insert it together with the joint preload spring into J 41688. Use the driver to rotate it 90 degrees clockwise while compressing both the centering sphere and joint preload spring to lock the arms. Place the race and upper shaft assembly into the J 41688 before rotating it 90 degrees before removing it from the tool. Place another coat of GM P/N 12345718 (Canadian P/N 10953516) lubrication on the centering sphere before combining all components of the lower shaft assembly with the race assembly and upper shaft assembly. After preinstalling the steering shaft assembly into the steering column tilt head assembly move forward with attaching the tilt head assembly to the steering column jacket assembly. Screw in both pivot pins followed by securing their positions through staking. Complete assembly of the steering shaft requires the adapter with bearing assembly and lower bearing seat along with lower bearing spring and lower spring retainer, sensor retainer, and steering shaft seal. Next install the linear shift assembly and secure it with three flat-head 6-lobed socket tapping screws when the linear shift assembly remains out of the PARK position. After screw installation at 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.), reinstall the automatic transmission shift lock control followed by the gear shift lever before adjusting the automatic transmission shift lock control if needed. The final step includes installing both the tilt spring assembly along with the ignition lock cylinder case.